Facial up-lift band



Dec. 8, 1953 E. T. STOKES 2,661,737

FACIAL UP-LIFT BAND Filed Aug. 11, 1952 H Pin Curl em Curl IN V EN TOR.

Patented Dec. 8, 1953 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE The present invention relates to certain new and useful improvements in special appliances and accessories wherein a tensioning band or an equivalent element is placed across the crown of the head of a feminine wearer and which through the medium of attachment of the ends to temple areas, facial features may be affected and sufiiciently lifted to minimize the presence of objectionable fallen muscles and wrinkles, it being the object here to provide users with an appliance whose structural features are improved.

A further object of the invention is to structurally, functionally and otherwise improve upon similarly constructed and performing devices and to provide one w ich is so constructed that only loose skin and fallen muscles are affected so as not to give the wearer that taut, strained expression that would destroy naturalness and charm.

An object of the invention in addition to those mentioned has to do with the provision of an a original cooperation of elements which go to make up a device to satisfactorily lift the face by means of treated elastic band means which is dyed to conform with the shade of the human hair of the wearer and which is provided at its attachable ends with simple band-end for holddown and retention pins purposes.

A still further achievement has to do with a simple, practical and economical facial feature lifter and evener, which lifts fallen muscles to a requisite and acceptable degree, but not to the extent of changing the contour of the face to an unnatural appearance.

Another object is to provide a device that lifts the fallen muscles and which is so constructed that it may be practically used with modern hair arrangements, and is such in character that it fits the head snugly without extra pressure that might otherwise cause soreness or irritation and harm to the skin.

Then, too, novelty is predicated on a device for the stated purposes which can be applied to the hair in the same manner and ease as the wearer would apply a pin to her hair, and at the same time lifting cheek muscles sufficiently to give the intended and desired results.

What is more, the invention has to do with a device for lifting fallen face muscles which can be worn in comfort with eyeglasses, with or without a hat, with a modern style hair arrangement, either long or short, which can be applied and removed with little efiort and time and without the aid of a mirror.

Briefly, the preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a relatively narrow elastic band its Cir

having pin means at its opposite ends and on its underneath surfaces to accommodate readily attachable and detachable conventional bobby-pins or the like, which latter are used in conjunction with pin-curls or otherwise, all in a manner to be hereinafter set forth and particularly described.

Features and advantages in addition to those mentioned will become more readily apparent from the following description and the accompanying sheet of illustrated drawings.

In the accompanying sheet of drawings wherein like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the views:

' Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the mannor in which the facial feature up-lift accessory is constructed and used.

Figure 2 is an edge elevation of the same.

Figure 3 is a plan view of the same.

Figure 4 is a fragmentary elevational view showing the manner in which one free attachable end of. the band is anchored in a pin-curl.

It will be evident, by way of introduction to the detailed description, that it is recognized here that certain similarly constructed and performing prior art adaptations have been evolved and produced by others for achieving the same, general uplift results. It is therefore old in the art to provide an elastic or equivalent band to be stretched across the crown of the head and to provide means on the opposite free ends thereof for attachment to the wearers face at the s0- called temple regions or areas.

The present invention has to do with a narrow elastic band 6 some eleven and one-half inches or so in length, and approximately one-quarter of an inch in width. The opposite end portions are suitably edged as at 83 to protect these ends and to prevent fraying should the latter become a difficulty. Appropriate anchorage for the free ends of the band is had through the medium of simple, mechanical expedients. Each anchoring device takes the form of an anchoring and band-end hold-down pin which for the most part will take the form of a bobby-pin, and this is denoted by the numeral it. A suitable eyelet inthe form of appropriately attached stitchings i2 is employed, and this is attached to the interior surface of the band inward of the end 8. It serves as an effective retainer for the hold-down pin. Preferably the crimped leg or limb i l of the pin is passed through this attaching eye l2 and the smoother limb is toward the skin of the wearer, the limb last mentioned being denoted by the numeral it. Obviously, these pins are narrower than the elastic band and are hidden by the three minutes in the desired shade of dye, the' following day. It is then 'pressed'lightlywith a. warm iron. The elastic is now ready to be made into the tensioning head band. It is strong enough to lift delicate skin tissues but not. too stiff or strong to adduce too much of a pull. A band which is approximately eleven and one-half inches in length will be suitable for most head sizes. If it is too tight, it can be. adjusted: by

pushing the band down. If it is too. loose, it'can be pushed up.

The technique by which the device is preferably used-is briefly as follows:

Instead of wrapping or bringing strands of hair to my device as heretofore has been done in each one of this kind, I bring the device to the hair, Figure- 1, as. follows: On each side of check beside ear, a pin-curl is made with the customary number of strands of hair. (A pincurlis the modern method of setting hair and originated in recent years. in the field of hair arrangement and is universally practiced in every beauty parlor. The average woman is as familiar with a pin-curl and how to'make it as she is with her toothbrush and how to use it. Regardless of how thin the hair, a pin-curl can be made.) Each curl is pinned with two slender pins similar to ones attached in side of band. The two pins come to a point in curl. forming the letter V sideways, but-are" normally pushed in hair as the wearer would use them under any conditions. The pins on inside of elastic band are then inserted between the points of the two pins in curl, forming a secure grip. The elastic band (up to now) has been looped in front of the face. When the wearer has inserted the pin of the device in curls, she brings the band to back of head in the same way she would put on an off the face hat. The loose skin is gently pulled upward giving the wearer a younger but natural appearance. The uplift band is adjustable by pushing it up or down depending on size of head, but not. altering results. Due to size and color of my device, it is practically invisible but, when used without hat, it can be covered with hair. (The commonly used tail comb is recommended but not essential asit can be done in a second. with hands.)

The device of my invention is so constructed that it can be applied without'the aidof amirror. If an individual has pronounced wrinkles on forehead due to age, eyestrain or frowning, by making pin-curl one-tenth of an inch higher, a. more striking effect on forehead will result. It will thus be seen. that: the. nature of my invention, because of its construction, represents a device that is economicaLefiective in the purpose of lifting the cheek tissues, smoothing the forehead lines without harm and without the possibility of being discovered.

It is thought that persons skilled in the art to which the invention relates will be able to obtain a clear understanding of the invenion after considering the description in connection with the drawings. Therefore, a more lengthy description is regarded as unnecessary.

Minor changes in the shape, size and arrangement. of details coming within the. field of invention' claimed may be resorted to in actual practice, if desired.

Having described the invention, what is claimed as new is;

1. As a new article of manufacture, a facial feature uplift appliance comprising an elongate relatively narrow elastic band adapted to be stretched and tensioned across the crown of the head of the wearer, and bobby-pins attached to the underneath side at the respective free end portions of said band; each bobby-pin being narrower than the width of the band and having its bend detachably connected with the band at a point inward, of the adjacent end of the band so that the bobby-pin in practice isv not visible.

2-. An appliance usable as a facial feature uplift for fallen muscles and sagging cheeks and to assist in diminishing the presence of wrinkles, comprising an elongate elastic band of a predetermined color and elasticity for correct tensioning purposes, having edging means for its opposite ends, eyelet means at the opposite ends on the underside of said band, and a bobby-pin having one end mounted in each eyelet, so that the pin in its ordinary position, though flexibly connected with the band, substantially underlies and is hidden by the band.

3, As a new article of manufacture, a readily applicable and removable facial feature uplift appliance comprising an, elongate elastic band adapted to be placed.- in position for effective use by hand and to extend across a predetermined portion of the users head, stretched lengthwise, and thus. placed under constant retractile tension, and band-end hold-down. pins for tensioning and anchoring said band in the desired position, said pins having, end portions joined to. the cooperating respective end, portions of said band, said pins, when said band is in use, having their free end portions directed toward each other and completely underlying the underneath side of the band, the portions of the. bandwhich overlie said pins being appreciably wider than the widthwise dimensions of the pins, whereby said pins are efiectually covered and. thus hidden from View by the overlying portions of the band.

ELISE T. STOKES.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 1,901,248 Larsen Mar. 14, 19-33 2,030,603 McLaughlin Feb. 11, 1936 2,184,099 MacDonald Dec. 19, 1939 FOREIGN PATENTS Number Country Date 676,855 France Nov. 29, 1929 

